FCOCP

1. FCOCP Level II Clinic

2. Level II – Football Canada Officials Certification Program (FCOCP) Purpose • To prepare Sideline Officials for assignments to the Umpire position • 3 and 4 Official Systems • Minor and High School Leagues • To improve/upgrade understanding of Sideline positions • Encourage further participation and progress in the FCOCP

3. Certification Requirements • Participation at all clinic sessions • Minimum of 75% on Level II Exam • Pass practical evaluation of either Sideline and/or Umpire positions PASSINGMARK 75 %

4. “Be The Best That You Can BE” Watch the Tommy Bell video “Be the Best that You can Be” Complete worksheet “Requirements of a Quality Official”

5. A Philosophy of Officiating • Have a positive attitude • Study and know the rules • Always hustle on the field • Be consistent in your performance • Give and demand respect (earn it) • Have a sense of humour • Be dedicated/committed • Work hard at developing officiating skills • Develop high standards • Show integrity

6. REVIEWING LEVEL 1SIDELINE OFFICIALS LESSON TWO

7. Control of Timer Signals Time Out Who can wave time out? Any Official Time In • Is the Referee the only official who waves time in? • no • If not, who can and when? • An official covering the receiver of a kick off All Officials and the Time Keeper must know? • Timing Regulations

8. Control of Ball Boys • When should the ball be changed? Change Ball on every play – 2 Why? Keep them in the game. 3. Where should the ball boys stand? 10 yards in advance of Line of Scrimmage 4. When should the ball bring the ball in? After whistle, bring in new Ball, retrieve old ball

9. Bench Relationships(Control and Communications) With Players (click for answer) • You Gain Respect through? • Knowledge • Consistency • Why different strokes for different folks • Role towards different age groups • Why and should you communicate through Captains • Respect • Utilization of Captains as Leaders

10. Bench Relationships(Control and Communications) With Coaches • Communication. When and how is direct communication needed? • Use courteous and knowledgeable manner • Relaying messages to/from bench for Referee • Relaying foul information • When “gates” are up • Maintain Composure • Calmness, self discipline • Leadership role models (Officials/Coaches)

11. Bench Relationships(Control and Communications)(3) With Spectators • Should the official communicate with spectators? 2. Crowd Control, who is responsible? • Fans not to interfere with Game • Home Team management responsible for controlling the Fans • Fan removal from site • No communication – Do your job – disregard spectators • Gaining respect of Spectators

12. Duties and PositioningSide Line Officials LESSON THREE

13. Operation of Chain and Downs Box 1. When should the Head linesman review the Chain Crew procedures ? 30 minutes pre-game 2. On first down, where should the downs box and rear picket be placed? The rear picket and Downs box together at the forward point of the ball, with the Downs box in front– 3. Where is the downs box placed for second and third downs and when should the down on the downs box be changed? DB – FWD PT – change on HL’ s Signal after signal from Referee 4. How should the chain be kept? Tight

14. Operation of Chain and Downsbox(2) 5.Where is the clip placed? On the back of the back line 6. a) What should the yard stick crew do if the play comes toward them? Drop Sticks b) Why? Prevent Injury 7. Does the chain move on 2 D & 3D No it does not move

15. Operation of Chain and Downsbox(3) • Change of Quarter – Reverse chain • Hustle • No discussion with Players, Coaches • After TD - 1 stickman setup KO (tee, ball) - 1 Stickman retrieve convert • After Game – Wrap Chain and Thank Crew

16. Duties and Positioning Pre-game Field Duties-Head linesman Measurements 1.Where is the clip placed? Back of back line 2.Who picks up the clip and carries it in? The rear picket 3.What does the Downs Box do during a measurement? The Downs box holds PLS 4.Where should the Head Linesman position himself? Place foot at the location of the front picket

17. Duties and Positioning Pre-game Field Duties-Head linesman Yard Stick Locations 1. Where are the yard sticks located if the a) benches are on the same side of the field ? Opposite team benches b) benches are on opposite sides of the field? Alternate – Home Team 1st half, Visiting team 2nd half 2.Change of Quarter – Reverse chain

18. Hustle • No discussion with Players, Coaches • After TD – 1 stickman setup KO (tee, ball) • - 1 Stickman retrieve convert • After Game – Wrap Chain and Thank Crew

19. Duties and PositioningPre-game Field Duties (3) Line Judge • Check Game balls • Check field conditions – 30 minutes pre-game • Look for heavy taping, bandages, casts, etc • Advice Referee of your findings • Take game ball and kicking tee to Timer’s Bench Both • Proceed to Timer’s Bench – 5 minutes pre-game

20. Duties and PositioningKick-Off Duties (1) Head Linesman • Position yourself on Sideline, at restraining line opposite Team benches. (Opposite Timers’ bench if Team benches on both sides). • Check Stick Crew is ready. • Count Home Team. • Check sideline is clear, Signal “Ready” to Referee, holding arm aloft. • Direct nearest Captain's attention to Referee’s call for “Ready” signal. • Watch for offside and possible short K.O., know if ball went 10 yards

21. Duties and PositioningKick-Off Duties (2) • Be ready to signal time in on short K.O. only when touched by Player. • Move down field protecting sideline. Do not go to center of field, Be prepared to go out of bounds for safety. • Watch for fumbles, laterals, or accidental forward passes. • Watch for K.O. out of bounds in your area. Be prepared to mark spot. Throw Flag, Sound Whistle • Watch Players going out of bounds • 1st marking of downs box and rear stick should be H.L.

22. Duties and PositioningKick-Off Duties (3) Line Judge • Position yourself outside deepest Receiver on side opposite H.L. • Count Visiting Team. • Check End Zone is clear. Signal “Ready” signal. • When kicked ball is legally touched by Player, give time in signal • Watch for fumbles, lateral, offside passes on hand-offs, or accidental forward passes. • Watch for K.O. out of bounds. Mark spot. Throw Flag. Sound whistle. Watch players going out of bounds. • Be ready to blow your whistle if kicked ball strikes goal post assembly in flight

23. Duties and PositioningKick-Off Duties (4) Both • Know last possession/touching of loose ball. • Watch for infractions behind and beyond runner, if another Official has ball carrier. • If calling penalty, now if ball is in possession or not, know point ball held or point of possession and continue to officiate until play is dead. Kick off chart

24. Duties and PositioningScrimmage Duties “Held” and “Free” – Signals and Positioning Prior to Snap • Check side lines are clear. • Check for substitution. • Raise “Gates” when 2 or more Team A players break huddle until Team A is set over ball. • Check Eligible receivers’ numbers • Check flanker and slot-back are back of Line of Scrimmage • Watch for off sides and illegal procedure

25. Running plays side line officials duties Click to start Start of play watch for possible crack-back blocking If not covering ball carrier, after ball crosses line of scrimmage, angle in towards play Watch for fouls behind Referee if ball goes to opposite side. Chart 4 man running R Sideline coverage to end zone Side official Watch for out of bounds. Sound whistle. Signal Time Out. Mark spot. Watch Players Hold out-of-bounds spot until ball is retrieved and spotted. Place ball on side line if measurement is required

26. Duties and PositioningScrimmage Duties (3) • If play comes directly toward you, step toward attacking team’s goal line and let play go by and then try to stay even with the ball carrier, to mark forward spot. Do not turn your back on play. • Watch fumbles and lateral passes. Know team in possession when ball is dead. • Be prepared to mark forward point of advance with out-thrust foot, with toe in line with forward point of ball. Pass Plays • Watch for pass interference, holding and illegal use of hands • Watch for blocking down field before pass is completed. 4 man chart passing

27. Duties and PositioningScrimmage Duties (4) “FREE” Official: • Be prepared to cover all deep passes. • Move off line on snap with Receivers. • Watch your sideline all the way to dead line. • Watch receivers for key as to when pass in anticipated. Ensure Defender is playing ball. • Try to be in best position to judge the play. • Watch for Players going out of bounds. • Don’t walk away form close decisions on pass interference. Act quickly and convincingly

28. Duties and PositioningScrimmage Duties (5) “HELD” Official: • Be prepared to cover short flat zone on your side. • Must not move downfield unit pass is thrown. Read play. • Forward pass completed behind Line of Scrimmage, hold arm in air to signal Screen Pass • Be prepared to cover your sideline to dead line • Assist referee in locating former Line of Scrimmage on incomplete passes.

29. Duties and PositioningScrimmage Duties (6) Both • Watch for first touching or catching by ineligible Receiver. Throw flag. • Note ball tipped by Eligible Receiver. • After pass is complete, watch for offside or lateral pass. • If pass is incomplete, give incomplete signal, and retrieve ball. • On complete pass when 1st down is clearly gained, after ball is dead, signal “Stop the Clock” and then signal completion. • Concede call to Official that Receiver is facing. • After pass interception, after the ball is dead, signal ”Stop the Clock” and indicate direction of play.

30. Duties and PositioningGoal Line Plays (1) “FREE” • Move to goal line on snap. • Still responsible for legal formation numbering, etc. • On snap of ball, know where ball is and follow ball carrier. “HOLD” • Normal position on line of scrimmage. Responsible for whole line.

31. Duties and PositioningGoal Line Plays (2) “BOTH” • If ball touches goal line in possession of Team A, even in air, signal “TD”. • Watch for fumble into End Zone. • If penalty is called which would nullify TD, ensure Referee knows immediately. Do not signal score. • Assist in pileups where ball is not visible. • If another Official has a more advantageous points, defer to him/her.

32. Duties and PositioningKick from Scrimmage (1) “FREE” • Free man (short side) covers entire width of field • 5 yards in front, 10-12 yards towards sideline of punt Receiver • Stay well outside the play in its entirety. • Restraining zone – point of possession. • Watch for illegal hand –off pass, fumble, etc • Know point ball held if penalty is called. • Be prepared to cover goal line and/or dead line and to rule on 1-point or 2-point score • Whistle play dead if ball hits goal post assembly in flight.

33. Duties and PositioningKick from Scrimmage (2) “HELD” • Line of Scrimmage – entire line of play. • Wait until ball crosses Line of Scrimmage, blocked/deflected kicks • After ball crosses line, move downfield, stay wide, watch for illegal action in front of or beyond the ball carrier. • Be alert for possible pass or running play.

34. COVERAGE ON PUNTS Read and answer questions. Click or press n to see movements HL 1.a) The HL is the free or held official? b) Where does HL position prior to punt? c) What does the HL watch for when the receiver gets the ball? 3.a)The LJ is the free or held official? b) When does the LJ leave the LS? c) What does the LJ watch for? U LJ R 2.a)What side does the Umpire favor? b) When and where does the U move?

35. Duties and PositioningKick from Scrimmage (3) “BOTH” • If ball goes out of bounds, signal “Time Out: and mark out-of-bounds spot. • If the ball bounces out of bounds, or if it goes out of bounds in fight, assist the Referee in marking the out-of-bounds spot by following his/her directions/. Retrieve ball • Penalty – know if ball in possession, point ball held or point of possession Punt 4 man

36. KICK OUT OF BOUNDS • What signals will the down field official give the Referee? • 2. If the ball goes Out of Bounds (OB), in the air, how does the side official help the Referee locate the point where the ball went OB?

37. Duties and PositioningField Goals and Converts (1) Outside 10 yard line “FREE” – Under goal posts “HELD” – Same as kick from scrimmage Inside 10 yard line “FREE” – Same as kick from scrimmaged. Cover dead line and sideline in End Zone. “HELD” – Same as kick form scrimmage. - Watch for contacting kicker or holder.

38. Duties and PositioningField Goals and Converts (2) Converts “FREE” – Same as a scrimmage if 2-point try, otherwise same as kick from scrimmage. Referee’s signal. “HELD” – Same as scrimmage play. Watch for contacting kicker or holder.

39. Duties and Responsibilities Developing Zone Coverage, Box in Play, Looking through the Play LESSON 4

40. Developing Zone Coverage • Know your positioning for play situations (i.e. Run, Pass) and don't overstep your area of responsibility. • Look off the ball, you have other responsibilities. • Don’t follow the ball too closely – let it come to you – and then stay up with it. • Welcome support for other Officials.

41. Box in Play • Don’t be over anxious. • Don’t turn your back on the play or Players (i.e. pick up the spot). • Containment is the key. • Step out of bounds if necessary. • Don’t get trapped by overrunning your area of responsibility.

42. Looking through the play Use your eyes to cover a play, not always your feet. Be willing to give way to other Officials. Look for help (who has the best view?) Key situations; fumbles, competed catch, forward progress, Q.B. Lateral pass

43. Out-of-bounds Coverage – After Ball is Dead (1) Positioning • Sideline responsibility, • don’t get blocked out, • make sure you can see • the sideline. • Step out of bounds • if necessary. Sequence • Whistle, stop the clock, follow ball carrier out • of bounds using eye contact (especially on side of benches) Continue watching the action of the player as the ball carrier runs out of bounds Mark spot in your mind and with your feet not your eyes

44. Sideline Coverage Is the ball carrier in or out of bounds? Explain

45. Out-of-bounds Coverage – After Ball is Dead (2) Eye Contact • Know where sideline is and be sure you can see it if necessary. • Be sure to physically follow ball carrier out of bounds if necessary. Potential Situations • Sideline Official: Mark the spot – with your foot not your eyes, or make a mental note of out-of-bounds spot until you get there. • Another Official marks spot – team work, he/she get spot, you watch dead ball action.

46. Out-of-bounds Coverage – After Ball is Dead (3) Player Action after the Play is Dead • Cheap shots, intimidation • Move in quickly, send Players to the huddle. • Use voice. • Trail play which is away from your area. • Officiate between downs.

47. Mental Preparation for Play Situations • Be aware of game situations, i.e. time left, down, yardage required. • Be aware of previous tendencies by Teams. • Expect the unexpected. • Develop a consistent pre-play mental check list.

48. Review of General On-field Mechanics For Side Line Officials LESSON 5

49. Review of General On-field Mechanics (1) Fundamental Skills Use of Whistle • Loud and Sharp Throwing of Flag • Throw high to be clearly visible • Throw to spot when required • Get Player’s number • Continue to officiate until end of play

50. Review of General On-field Mechanics (2) Use of Signals • In Teamwork with other Officials Examples • HELD/FREE • Relay signals, long complete/incomplete pass 3. Control of the clock Spotting, Retrieving and Relaying the Ball • Pick up spot when required but be willing to give up to other Official (i.e. Umpire at hash mark) in order to retrieve ball • Don’t move ball if there is doubt measurement will be needed • Work as a unit – triangle system, chain action, short underhand passes.